energy savings at home

Improving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to lower high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the many ways to save in your home and track your progress with "My ENERGY STAR" - your new dashboard to savings.

energy efficient new homes

A new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes use 15-30% less energy than typical new homes while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.

Understand the risks & opportunities

Forward-looking companies are making the cost, availability and environmental impact of their energy consumption a strategic priority. And, increasingly, the wider impact of climate change on their markets and operations is being factored into decision-making.

Think about it. Without a reliable supply of energy, it is likely your manufacturing operations would cease to function.

So, what would happen if . . .

The price paid for fuels suddenly increased?

The power went off due to a blackout on a hot summer day?

The utility slaps a huge demand charge on the company for a sudden spike in electric use?

Greenhouse gas emissions are also tied to energy use. Increasingly, customers, shareholders, and other stakeholders want to know how companies are managing their greenhouse emissions. Those unable to address these concerns could lose market share or suffer reputational damage.

Energy exposes your business to significant risks that can be mitigated or prevented. Having an energy program can help you: